Posted 19 days ago
Senior Advisor, Professional Practice and Operational Support
@ Federation Caisses Desjardins
Overview
Federation Caisses Desjardins is hiring a Senior Advisor, Professional Practice and Operational Support for its Desjardins Group Monitoring Office. The role develops internal audit methodology and training, supports audit teams, and represents the office in cross-functional initiatives. The posting offers a competitive salary with annual bonus, 4 weeks of flexible vacation, a defined benefit pension and hybrid work. Knowledge of French is required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop audit methodology and professional tools aligned with IIA standards
- Support teams in applying audit practices and advise on complex issues
- Design and facilitate training to develop auditors' skills
- Represent the DGMO in cross-functional lines of defence initiatives
- Monitor best practices and recommend audit function improvements
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum eight years of relevant experience
- Significant experience in internal audit or risk management
- Experience developing methodologies or training programs
- CIA, CPA or other relevant designation, completed or in progress
- Knowledge of French required
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French, English |
| Licences & certifications | CIA, CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Federation Caisses Desjardins
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Full company description
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 43,673
- Reported office locations
- 100, rue des Commandeurs, Lévis, Québec G6V 7N5, CA
- 11 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 4C7, CA
- 110 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T1, CA
- 1 Complexe Desjardins, Montreal, QC H2X, CA
- Business categories
- Banking
- InsurTech
- Insurance
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Desjardins
- Specialties
- Services financiers
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- 0
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Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Lévis, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Services financiers |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 163 |
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The Desjardins Group Monitoring Office (DGMO) carries out strategic and cross-sector audits for Desjardins’s various entities. DGMO’s Professional Practice and Operational Support Administrative Department is responsible for the internal audit strategies and methodologies used across Desjardins Group. As Senior Advisor, Professional Practice and Operational Support, you leverage your influential leadership to design impactful solutions, advance audit methodology and help raise the profile of the profession. Your strong interest in people development, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement will be essential in this role.More specifically, you will be required to: More specifically, you will be required to:
- Develop audit methodology and professional tools in compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
- Support teams in applying audit practices and act as an expert advisor for complex issues
- Design and facilitate training activities that promote the development of auditors’ expertise and skills
- Represent the DGMO in cross-functional initiatives aimed at advancing and coordinating the lines of defence
- Monitor best practices and recommend initiatives to advance the audit function.
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
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What you bring to the table
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Significant experience in internal audit or risk management
- Experience in developing methodologies, training programs or professional frameworks
- Experience in a role requiring the ability to influence and engage others and explain complex concepts in simple terms
- CIA, CPA or another relevant designation, completed or in progress
- Knowledge of French is required
- Knowledge of IIA standards and internal audit best practices
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
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Job Family
General finance and accounting (FG)Unposting Date
2026-11-14Journal
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